R2001-180 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT

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i Task 1 Understand the Site and Context (Weeks 1-3) Coordinate with the City and DHA: hold an initial working session, to be followed by regular coordination and brainstorming meetings. Collect the necessary data and i background information to ensure a complete understanding of the site and planning context, ' which will be provided by the City and DHA. �i I • Achieve the following at or before initial working session: • Refine the scope of work, technical approach and objectives; • Outline the proposed methodology; � Identify available information and data sources; • Review and refine community outreach process; • Begin to identify key stakeholders; • Review and refine schedule; • Review earlier research and studies to clarify the overall study area, establish the appropriate policy and planning context and assemble baseline data. • Review earlier research and planning to clarify overall study area, establish the appropriate policy and planning context and assemble baseline data. • Define and assess the larger planning context, including the downtown and adjacent neighborhoods (uses, destinations, urban design character, housing styles and densities). �, • Inventory and analyze the physical and urban design characteristics of the site and � surrounding neighborhoods that will shape the schematic site options (site conditions, I land use,housing stock,public spaces, and similar defining features). • Review community demographics and form-giving elements of the neighborhood's evolving CSS plan. • Meet with the City and DHA, as well as with representative groups,before producing existing site map and analysis of existing conditions. Task 2 Assess Market Opportunities (Week 1-3) • Review and assess existing housing market information to determine appropriate housing types and location, and as appropriate to inform the overall neighborhood plan—support for market rate and affordable housing, including types of units,price points, amenities, security and other issues. Set goals for the developer related to total number of units, ownership, and mix of units types. This work should be closely coordinated with the city and selected developer to avoid duplication of effort. • Explore demand and feasibility for retail and other commercial uses from both a regional and community level, in order to understand how these demands shape the neighborhood master plan. ' • Meet with representatives from IHDA to determine the viability of ineeting the earliest ' tax credit deadline and, if so, materials needed for submission. Task 3 Identify and Interview Key Stakeholders (Weeks 2-4) • Work with the City and DHA to identify key stakeholders including representatives of the community taskforce, adjacent neighborhoods, local business owners, Four Square Goody, Clancy c�Associates 2 Decatur Near North Neighborhood Plan Scope of Services